Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue for a special sale on The Tempest Torch. A $333 item, now on Sale for $222 with a FREE can of Gel-ethanol to get you started.

The Tempest Torch is an ethanol flame which continuously spirals in an upward motion while producing heat. This mix of spectacle and practicality makes it a mesmerizing center piece for the dinner table or you can keep it on your coffee table to warm you and your loved ones while you watch TV. The potential is limitless.

Visit our showroom on 29 Main Street in Westport and ask for a demonstration of The Tempest Torch!

The eighth annual International Speed Skating event will take place in Portland on the Big Rideau Lake and race on a natural 1k oval. Numerous volunteers help with the event and the successful day attracts skaters from around the world. Enjoy traditional canteen fare of chilli and more. Try your luck on natural ice with homemade curling stones. Races are open to all skaters of all skill levels using all kinds of skates.

To help out or for more info you can call John Bongers at 613-928-2869. For more information visit www.portlandoutdoors.com.

Event is scheduled to take place January 28, 2012.

Artemisia Gallery (7 Spring Street, Westport, ON) kicks off their holiday season with a visit from Santa on Sunday December 4, 2011, noon to 3pm. Gifts for the kids and hot chocolate to warm your heart.

Gifts to fit every budget. Our December hours are Monday and Tuesday noon to 5 pm; Closed Wednesdays; Thursday and Friday New Hours Noon to 7 pm; Saturday 10 – 5; Sunday 11 – 4.

Come and find that perfect gift — unique and like no other — for everyone on your list.

Join us for some fun and creative workshops making ornaments, cards, wrapping special gifts and more. All materials included for the low fee of $35.00. Bring your own gifts to wrap, though! Mention this notice (on Explore Westport), or bring a copy of it for $5.00 off any one workshop. Click Here for printable version.

Dates:
Monday November 28 noon to 3 pm
Saturday December 10 2 to 5 pm
Monday December 12 noon to 3 pm
Sunday December 18 1 to 4 pm

Bonnie and Georgia wish everyone a loving and bountiful holiday season. Thank you for your patronage at Artemisia Gallery, Gifts and Art Services.

Receive up to $650 by installing ENERGY STAR® qualified central heating or cooling system when installed and purchased by a participating contractor. The HEATING & COOLING INCENTIVE is available for residents and businesses (and businesses with residential-type systems) in Ontario who have purchased and installed* eligible replacement central heating or cooling equipment through a participating contractor. 


*Incentives for installations of eligible equipment completed between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011, and must be submitted no later than Feb. 2, 2012.

• $250 incentive when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of a high-efficiency furnace equipped with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).
• $250 incentive when you have an existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system (NOTE: ENERGY STAR qualified criteria = minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 SEER ).
• $400 incentive when you have an existing CAC replaced with the purchase and installation of a stand-alone CEE “Tier 2″ level central air conditioning system (NOTE: “Tier 2″ level qualified criteria = minimum 15 SEER and 12.5 EER).

For more information on how you can quality contact Foley Mountain Mechanical located at 29 Main Street, Westport, ON.

Homeowners who purchase qualifying fireplaces from September 19th to December 31st 2011, will receive up to $320 worth of free upgrades such as: as a blower, remote control, Smart-Stat, Smart Batt, or GFK-160A.

Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue located at 29 Main St, Westport, ON for more information.

 
Qualifying Heat & Glo Units:

The annual Athens Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 7-8pm on the main street of Athens Ontario.

This event is a spectacular illuminated parade offering free hot chocolate. Many of the stores remain open with special Christmas deals!

There will be an amazing group of fibre artists showing their work until November 27, 2011 at Artemisia in Westport.

On November 12, from 1 – 5pm will be the opening reception. Demos: Free Motion Machine Embroidery by Sylvia Naylor, Handloomed Art Wear by Carolyn Barnett, and Painting with Fabric by Jeff Gill. Refreshments and meet the artists.

Three great workshops on offer: Felt beads and their uses and Rug Hooking with Barb Lukas; Free Motion Machine Embroidery with Sylvia Naylor; and Silk Screening and Painting on Textiles with Margot Miller.. one and two day workshops, $75.00 per day, 10am – 4pm.

Call 613-273-8775 for details and to register. Preregistration required and can be sent to artemisia@kingston.net with name and email or phone contact info.

We hope to see you all at this superb show by 14 fantastic fibre artists. Artemisia Art Gallery is located at 7 Spring Street, Westport, Ontario.

There are several great ways to celebration the season in the Rideau Lakes. Starting with the Lower Beverley Lake Park lights. Take a magical sleigh ride inside Lower Beverley Lake Park and enjoy the 10s of 1000s of sparkling festive lights announcing the joys of this winter season. Open Saturdays beginning November 19, 2011 and running throughout December, your breath will be taken away with this wonderful transformation!

Beverley Lake Park is located at 146 Lower Beverley Lake Road, Delta, Ontario.

Then on November 26, 2011 join the Village of Delta as they celebrate this festive season in an old-fashioned sleigh ride and evening of carols, lights, decorations, entertainment and refreshments. Call Pat Phillips for info 613-928-2712.

The following day, November 25, 2011 village residents, neighbours and visitors are all welcome to Elgin to enjoy a walk-about the Village as travellers begin at one Church, light Christmas lights, begin the narrative of the Christmas Story, visit more community sites, sing carols, light more lights and end up together at the Community Hall for refreshments and celebration of the Holy Season. All begins at 7:00pm. Contact Pastor Bob at 613-359-6118 for more information.

On December 3rd, there is the Athens Parade of Light starting at 7pm on the main street of Athens. Last but not least, you can celebrate the season at the Old Stone Mill starting November 19th and each Saturday to December 17th during Celebrating the Season come and visit the Delta Mill and Museum for a tour.

Come out to one or all of these events to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

The Elgin Lions Craft Show will be held at the Rideau District High School Saturday, November 26th, 2011 starting at 9:00am to 4:00pm. Artisans, woodworking, jewellery, toys, handmade clothing, design items and so much more. Enjoy a lunch and support our Lions Club.

Join Myles Acres on October 22, 2011 from 11-4pm for their Special Olympics Halloween Fundraiser (free admission). Myles Acres is located at 1560 Abbey Dawn Road in Kingston Ontario.

There will be activities for the whole family including: Jumping Castle, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Vendor Craft Stalls, Silent Auction and more…

Games and prizes for best costume and scavenger hunt. Enjoy light refreshments including hot dogs and cotton candy.

Event is followed by the “Adults Only Halloween Dance” from 8pm-1am. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple. Light buffet dinner included.

All proceeds go to the special olympics in Kingston.

For more information call 613-548-4170 or visit www.mylesacres.com